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Arthur, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,024 Population 1,510/sq mi density
$52,115 Median Income $32,701 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $183,508 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 766 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,115 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Arthur, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,115
31% below
$32,701 per capita
Home Value
$146,200
48% below
Zillow: $183,508
Median Rent
$841/mo
28% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
52%
Rent
72%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arthur a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arthur residents earn a median household income of $52,115 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,701. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arthur is $146,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,508. Median rent is $841/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Arthur reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.8% of adults in Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arthur has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,024
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,115
Per Capita$32,701
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$981M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,200
Rent$841
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$183,508
Housing Units965
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property766/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary135/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,830/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation663 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Arthur was founded in 1877.
The median home in Arthur was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.